Welcome to the Landing Page for Nathan Benderson Park / Sarasota Crew's Masters Rowing, Training, Membership, Boat Storage, and More!  

Ready to join? Scroll to the bottom for membership rates & registration! 

Click here to see our Membership Handbook and more!

Experienced Rowers Interested in Camps & Clinics - Check out our options here! 

What Does Membership Get You?

  • You Become Part of Sarasota Crew and Nathan Benderson Park!

    • The Safety, Support, and Accountability that comes with being part of THE TEAM!

  • Access to Waterways at NBP and in Osprey.

    • We recognize that NBP is, first and foremost, an event space. During times when rowing access is limited due to events held at NBP, you can still access the water and land training equipment in Osprey.

  • Coached Sessions.

    • Multiple days each week, focused at NBP.

  • Personal and Team Development.

    • Access to the team training plan.

    • Consultation with coaches throughout the year.

  • Use of Team Rowing and Land Training Equipment at NBP and in Osprey.

  • Racing Opportunities.

    • In team lineups, with team equipment, and in the Sarasota Crew uniform!

  • Members-Only Access to Personal Equipment Storage (for a small additional fee).

    • At the park for ultimate convenience.

    • Current storage will be outside. We may be able to provide some covered racks during parts of the year.

  • Exclusive Access to the Rowing Facilities and Docks on the Island at NBP (coming soon).

  • Boat Reservation (coming soon).

    • Ability to reserve a boat in advance.

  • Rowing Logbook (coming soon). 

    • For safety and accountability, track your on and off-the-water times so we know who launches, when, and where.

  • Repair Log (coming soon).

    • So we know what needs to be fixed to ensure timely maintenance.

  • Guest Rowers.

    •  Ability to bring a friend to up to 5 practices. (After 5, they will need to become a member.)

  • Advance Communication.

    • We regularly fight for better information (and for rowing in general) so that we can communicate better with you and continue to elevate your rowing experience at each of our locations.

Requirements of Becoming a Masters Team Member.

  • Commit to:

    • Being kind and welcoming!

    • Upholding all Sarasota Crew Policies and Procedures as outlined in each of its manuals and on its website.

    • Being a steward of Sarasota Crew and the sport of rowing both on and off the water.

    • Maintaining the appropriate flow of communication (as outlined in the Masters’ Membership Manual).

  • Pay and stay current with your dues.

  • Have a valid “Captain’s Test” on file.

  • Have a valid Swim Test Waiver on file.

  • Perform volunteer hours.

    • Twenty hours each year (focused on NBP events for those who row at NBP).

 

Masters Growth Opportunities

  • Bring Your Friends!

  • Learn to Row Days and Subsequent Classes.

  • Private Lessons.

  • Erg Fitness Classes (Coming soon. Yay!)

  • Direct and Grassroots Outreach and Events.

 

Masters Flow/Advancement through Levels – Prior Experience

  • Learn to Row Class(es) and/or Private Lesson(s) to determine readiness.

  • Erg Fitness Classes, if needed or desired, to Build Fitness.

  • Masters Coaches sign off on readiness to join coached practices. (Masters Coaches may advance an athlete faster or slower at their discretion.)

 

Masters Flow/Advancement through Levels – New to Rowing

  • Learn to Row Day, Learn to Row Class(es), and/or Erg Fitness Classes to build readiness to join coached practices.

  • Private Lessons, if needed or desired.

  • Masters Coaches sign off on readiness to join coached practices. (Masters Coaches may advance an athlete faster or slower at their discretion.)

 

Weekly Membership

$110/Week

Experienced rowers here for vacation. 
Newer rowers looking to try out the membership without long term commitment. 

Three Month Membership

$600/3 Months

"Mini Seasonal Member"

Must be consecutive months and begins on the first of each month.

Six Month Membership

$990/6 Months

"Seasonal Member"

Must be consecutive months and begins on the first of each month.

Annual Membership

$1,350/Year

One time Payment for the year

After one year, you may cancel your membership with 30 days notice

Annual Membership

$125/Month

Monthly Payments Option 

By joining this membership you agree to pay $125 monthly for the full year.

After 12 months, you may cancel your membership with 30 days notice.

Single Annual Boat Storage 2025

$250/Year

* Must hold a current Sarasota Crew Membership *
Storage of private single shell and equipment on the island at Nathan Benderson Park 

Double/Pair Annual Boat Storage 2025

$450/Year

* Must hold a current Sarasota Crew Membership *
Storage of private double or pair and equipment on the island at Nathan Benderson Park

Sarasota Crew

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